Deputy Postmaster General

JOB DESCRIPTION

Applications are invited from highly competent, experienced and qualified persons to fill the position of DEPUTY POSTMASTER GENERAL that has arisen within the organisation.

Reporting to: The Postmaster General

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To oversee the implementation of the company’s strategy and spearheading new business initiatives.
• To direct the day to day operations in line with the company’s strategic plans and objectives and playing a pivotal role in the development, enablement and execution of the company’s strategy and plans.
• To coordinate the strategic and project planning functions at Zimpost and carrying out economic, statistical and business analysis.
• To develop a strong brand for Zimpost in line with the company’s Vision.
• To work in close liaison with the Post Master General, in providing leadership across all Zimpost Departments and ensuring that internal governance, planning, policies and systems enhance Agency capability and capacity.
• To manage the business ensuring strict adherence to internal and external reporting requirements.
• To ensure regular and systematic appraisal of direct subordinates so that performance is in line with key deliverables as defined by the Board.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Good Communication skills
• Strategic planning and management skills to implement strategies to meet the organizational goals set by the Board of Directors.
• Good financial management skills
• Good tact, diplomacy and negotiating skills
• Good understanding of modern business issues
• Critical thinking, innovative skills
• Ability to manage and motivate staff

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A University Degree plus an MBA/MBL and at least 10 years working experience preferably in a commercial environment, 5 of which must be at a Senior Management level.
• Professional courses in Strategic Management or Business leadership will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated competences in Postal management, people management, change management, financial management, and Strategic management and Marketing skills.